Baristas who have been between coffee jobs for long periods of time; how did you keep your skills sharp? - Barista Exchange2024-03-29T11:56:28Zhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/forum/topics/baristas-who-have-been-between-coffee-jobs-for-long-periods-of?commentId=1688216%3AComment%3A1576152&xg_raw_resources=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noHi, Michael! I wouldn't say…tag:www.baristaexchange.com,2016-01-14:1688216:Comment:15761522016-01-14T16:56:24.995ZJen Hurdhttps://www.baristaexchange.com/profile/JenHurd765
<p>Hi, Michael! I wouldn't say that you'll have to "start over" when you find another job; for many people, the skills come back pretty easily once they're back on the bar. I'd strongly encourage you to go to throwdowns in your area and participate. Even if you don't think you'll win, it's great practice and you get to hang out with fun coffee people. I'd also recommend that you keep up with industry news, so that if there are big trends in the espresso world, you won't be totally out of…</p>
<p>Hi, Michael! I wouldn't say that you'll have to "start over" when you find another job; for many people, the skills come back pretty easily once they're back on the bar. I'd strongly encourage you to go to throwdowns in your area and participate. Even if you don't think you'll win, it's great practice and you get to hang out with fun coffee people. I'd also recommend that you keep up with industry news, so that if there are big trends in the espresso world, you won't be totally out of the loop. Most of all, don't let yourself get discouraged!</p>